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UN General Assembly resolution pledges continued international support to Afghanistan

NEW YORK - The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a resolution pledging continued international support to Afghanistan as the country undergoes political, security and economic transitions.

21 Nov 2013

UNOPS helping Afghan authorities make inroads in infrastructure development

KABUL - While the work of the United Nations in areas such as human rights and humanitarian affairs in Afghanistan is well-known, the activities of one of the world body’s agencies has drawn less attention but has made great inroads in helping the country’s development.

21 Nov 2013

On World Toilet Day, UN chief highlights importance of sanitation for health and environment

KABUL - Highlighting serious health consequences due to the lack of access to hygienic sanitation facilities for billions of people around the world, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today called for placing sanitation at the heart of the international community’s pos

19 Nov 2013

One full year of no polio cases in the Southern Region of Afghanistan

KABUL - Afghanistan’s Southern Region has today, for the first time ever, reached one full year without any reported cases of wild poliovirus, giving a boost to the country’s fight against the crippling disease.

19 Nov 2013

Wheat and onion emerge as strong alternative to opium poppies in northern Afghan provinces

KABUL - Farmers in three of Afghanistan’s northern provinces are switching to regular crops such as wheat and onion as major alternatives to opium poppies, the cultivation of which rose to record levels this year, prompting concerns from United Nations officials.

18 Nov 2013

During visit to Helmand province, UN agencies reiterate continued support

HELMAND - During a joint mission to Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province earlier this week, officials from six United Nations agencies met with local authorities on how they could strengthen their partnership in responding to the needs of local communities.

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